I’ve now been back to America for exactly 2 months. And I’ve come to a conclusion. America is a weird place. We have whole aisles devoted to Kool-Aid. Why is that even necessary? … Read more about The In-between
Beginning of the End // Q&A Blog
Buckle up, folks, this is a long one. Here's a sample pack of the many questions you have all sent me. If you don't see yours on here, have no fear! it is answered, it was just too long/too similar to … Read more about Beginning of the End // Q&A Blog
Moving Mountains
“Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” Matthew … Read more about Moving Mountains
There is nothing good in me
I think the biggest lesson I’ve learned on the Race is that God is Good. While many of you may be inserting “Duh” here, honestly take a minute and check to see if you actually … Read more about There is nothing good in me
Dear America
Dear America, In less than two months, I’ll call you home again. Isn’t that crazy? Remember how long 11 months seemed? And now here we are, unbelievably close to this journey being … Read more about Dear America
A Day in the Life
So, honesty time. This is very much a copout blog. I know I haven' blogged in FOREVER, so I took the easiest out. BUT, I thought that you guys would actually be interested too! So, here we go- a look … Read more about A Day in the Life
New Eyes
Over and over on the Race, I’ve been amazed at human resiliency. We are capable of withstanding so much, surviving against all odds. From the remote mountains of Nepal, to the slums of … Read more about New Eyes
Lessons from a Drug Addict
When we were in South Africa, a man pulled up behind the car we were getting in, got out, and asked if I was Mary Lou. And I said “Nope” and got in the car to go to a drug and alcohol … Read more about Lessons from a Drug Addict